It’s time to experience the drive of your life with this intense single seater thrill ride. For anyone who has dreamed of being an F1 driver, this is the closest you can get without signing for McLaren! Follow in the skid lines of the world’s great motorsport heroes as you join the ranks of single seater drivers at one of five incredibly challenging tracks across the UK. You’ll be shown the ropes by a qualified instructor who, after a short safety briefing, will take you out onto the track for a lap to talk you through the correct race lines and breaking distances. Then it’s your time to shine on a solo high speed drive in the single seater race car. Put what the instructor has taught you into practise as you aim for the fastest lap you can. You should allow for two hours for your experience.

What's included?

Full safety briefing

Induction to the single seater

Familiarisation lap with instructor to learn racing lines (not included at Rockingham or Silverstone)

Solo single seater driving experience

Commemorative Certificate (not included at Silverstone)

Any restrictions?

Your voucher is valid for 10 months for one person

The voucher can be used week round, but please be aware that not all venues operate all week round

Height restrictions vary depending on venue, but generally min.height is around 5'2"/1.57m and max.height is around 6'2"/1.88m - please verify with your chosen track upon booking

At Silverstone - Max. height is 6'4"/193cm. Max. weight is 18 stone/114kgMaximum age is 70 years

Drivers must have a full UK driving licence, which they have held for at least 12 months. You must present your driving licence on the day (no photocopies)

What do I need to know?

Exact itineraries and vehicle models may vary between locations. Images shown are intended as a guide

Please note, all locations are subject to seasonal opening times

The person driving the car will need to sign a disclaimer accepting liability should there be any damage caused to the car through their negligence. At most locations, there will be the opportunity to buy a collision damage waiver for an additional charge of approximately £25 per car. Drivers are not obliged to purchase this optional waiver

This experience is available at 5 Locations:

Clwyd (Wales) - Wales

County Down (Northern Ireland) - Kircubbin

Fife (Scotland) - Knockhill Racing Circuit

West Sussex (South East) - Goodwood

Wiltshire (South West) - Chippenham

Clwyd (Wales) - Wales

County Down (Northern Ireland) - Kircubbin

Fife (Scotland) - Knockhill Racing Circuit

West Sussex (South East) - Goodwood

Wiltshire (South West) - Chippenham

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Your voucher is valid for 10 months for one person. Height and weight restrictions vary but generally the minimum height is around 5'2" and maximum height is around 6'2". For Silverstone, the maximum height is 6'4". Maximum weight is 16-18 stone depending on location. For Silverstone the maximum weight is 18 stone. Maximum age for driving is 70. Participants must have held a full UK driving licence for a minimum of 12 months and at some locations they will be required to produce the original licence on the day. Availability varies between centres and some only offer weekday courses. Vehicles and itineraries will vary between locations and images used are only a guide. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage being caused to the car through their negligence. At most locations, you will have the choice of buying a collision damage waiver for an additional charge of approximately £25 per car. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Please ask the operator when booking for further details. Please note, all locations are subject to seasonal opening times. All dates are subject to availability.

Great Experience
Arrived at the site (goodwood) which was well signposted and easy to find. The reception area was right in the pits with many people milling around waiting for their respective experiences. Reception staff were friendly and made you feel welcome. On to the experience...
We were taken out for a couple of instructor driven laps; the instructor was knowlegable and calming and gave good precise advice on how to get the most from the car and track. Then you are given the driving seat where the instructor gives some final tips on driving lines, braking points and safe overtakes. Driving round in the Alfa was great fun, but what came next was epic!
We were taken through to get our race suits on, were given a clean balaclava, gloves and a helmet. Once comfortably strapped in the car an instructor gives some final instructions on the dash and gears, and then you're off on your own...
Slowly navigating the pit lane, a quick look in the mirror, tracks clear... Floor it! 5000rpm, bang gear 2, whoa this is good. 5000rpm, bang gear 3, I'm in love. Up into 4th, both hands on the wheel, it's on.
Lap 1: feels quick. Although you kinda know you can go faster, but no heroics here
Lap 2: that's better. More apexes hit, but are these brakes working?
Lap 3: quicker again. And yes, when approaching the corner at full speed, the brakes are perfect.
Lap 4: flat out. I am an F1 driver! Hamilton eat your heart out!
And then it was over. Can't wait to do it again! What an afternoon!
21 June 2014

single seat driving experience
I chose to take the experience at the good wood race circuit with Mithril racing.
Arrived there to a very warm welcome. Didn't have to wait long before I was taken out for a practice run with an instructor in an lovely Alfa Romeo. He drove 2 laps showing me the breaking points, Then I did 2 laps. The Alfa was a fast car.
Back to the pits after and got handed over to Charlie, who suited me up and ran through instructions.
Then I was away on my own. 4 laps of the wonderful Good wood circuit. It was wonderful and 4 laps went very quickly.
The team there was absolutely amazing, very friendly. I took my wife and kids with me and also had the chance to sit in super cars and take photos. A truly great experience
12 April 2014

Best day ever
Fantastic fun day. I've done other track days/experiences in the past but this was the best by far. Goodwood is a fantastic circuit and the Mithrill staff were excellent too. Couldn't recommend highly enough - I'd love to go again.
27 March 2014

Adrenalin rush
Before coming along, I was urged by my friends to take in a sugar dose in order to deal with the adrelalin rush that I would feel with this experience. I ate some chocolate on the way.
The experience was terrific, all that I had hoped for. The staff were really friendly and helpful, especially in helping to 'wedge me' into the single seater. And wow! what a ride. I never thought that I would ever drive a car that would overtake a Lamborghini or a Ferrari, but I did.
A great experience, lots of Adrenalin. I will be back !
Chalky.
21 March 2014